Salt, Seeds, and Germination Success (?)

After completing this unit, you should be able to

• Describe the process of formulating a question and testable hypothesis based on a (set of) observations.
• Describe key principles of experimental design, including the difference between dependent, independent, and controlled/confounding variables, the importance of controls, replicates, and adequate sample sizes.
• Report your results and interpret them in the context of your stated hypothesis.

In this unit we will dive into how anthropogenic factors such as the construction of roads and the resulting run-off can impact local ecosystems.